AstronomyObservationAltitude Property

Gets the observed altitude of the object above (or below) the horizon on ObservationDate at Meridian.

Definition

Namespace: InnerDrive.Geography
Assembly: InnerDrive.Geography (in InnerDrive.Geography.dll) Version: 5.2.9017.0
C#
public double Altitude { get; }

Return Value

Double
The apparent elevation of the object above (or, if negative, below) the horizon at transit.

Remarks

The sun's declination ranges from 23.4° at the June solstice to -23.4° at the December solstice. That is, the declination is the same value as the latitude of an observer when the sun is directly overhead at transit (noon).

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